Hey all!
I'm giving my first lesson in a long time to a true beginner.
My student is an adult.
It's been awhile so I'm looking to get some validation on my lesson plan.
Lesson time is an hour.
I plan on covering:
1) parts of the guitar (5 minutes)
2) proper posture and holding the guitar (10 minutes)
3) some warmup excercises (5 minutes)
4) basic chords (E, Em, A, Am, C, G, D) (15 minutes)
5) notes and staffs (10 minutes)
6) notes of 1st and 2nd string in first position (10 minutes)
7) homework assignment, and song to work on for next week (5 minutes)
Now, I expect this will seem like a lot and hopefully will be a bit TOO MUCH for my student, but not so much that he goes running screaming away.
What are folk's thoughts? Is this on target, or am I getting in too deep?
Like I said, this is my first true beginner lesson in a long time, and I'm not entirely sure of my footing. So any suggestions will be appreciated!
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Which song are you going to give them to play for next week? Introducing notes and staff seems a bit much for a begginer maybe show them tab also. Definately introduce some sight reading later on.
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A bit too much - ya think!
I recommend that you use songs to teach the music, not the other way 'round.
How about:
1) Guitar parts
2) How to tune it
3) Concept that frets and strings make notes, multiple notes make chords.
4) E and A = "Feelin Alright" or other 2-chord song
5) A and D and E = any number of I-IV-V songs. And E-D-A makes even more ("Sweet Home Alabama" or "Sympathy").
... and then you're done.
For next week, bring in a list of songs the student likes. If he's practiced well, then teach C and G. Maybe a simple melody.
Remember that you both should have fun with this. Good Luck!
-Laz
